Top Rankings
Durango School District No. 9-R ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 5,794 students in Durango School District No. 9-R. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in Durango School District No. 9-R have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Colorado public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
14 Schools
1,939 Schools
# Students
5,794 Students
880,585 Students
# Teachers
368 Teachers
53,204 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Durango School District No. 9-R, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 178 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#56 out of 180 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
47%
Graduation Rate
83%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.61
# American Indian Students
284 Students
5,720 Students
% American Indian Students
5%
1%
# Asian Students
49 Students
28,116 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
1,206 Students
305,656 Students
% Hispanic Students
21%
35%
# Black Students
72 Students
40,168 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
3,904 Students
455,319 Students
% White Students
67%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
11 Students
2,567 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
268 Students
43,153 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
154
30,884
# Students in K Grade:
372
61,531
# Students in 1st Grade:
449
59,964
# Students in 2nd Grade:
463
61,530
# Students in 3rd Grade:
396
61,294
# Students in 4th Grade:
363
62,059
# Students in 5th Grade:
395
63,301
# Students in 6th Grade:
462
64,472
# Students in 7th Grade:
427
66,826
# Students in 8th Grade:
469
68,888
# Students in 9th Grade:
581
71,759
# Students in 10th Grade:
466
69,031
# Students in 11th Grade:
410
67,423
# Students in 12th Grade:
387
71,623
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,686 is higher than the state median of $15,247. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,960 is less than the state median of $15,560. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$91 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$75 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,686
$15,247
Spending / Student
$12,960
$15,560
Best Durango School District No. 9-R Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Durango High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2390 Main Avenue
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-1630
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-1630
Grades: 9-12
| 1,347 students
Rank: #22.
Durango Big Picture High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
215 East 12th Street
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-0203
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-0203
Grades: 9-12
| 84 students
Rank: #33.
Park Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
510 E. 6th Ave.
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-3718
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-3718
Grades: PK-5
| 411 students
Rank: #44.
Riverview Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2900 Mesa Avenue
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-3862
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-3862
Grades: PK-5
| 444 students
Rank: #55.
Animas Valley Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
373 Hermosa Meadows Road
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-0124
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-0124
Grades: PK-5
| 181 students
Rank: #66.
Colorado Connections @ Durango
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
150 Tech Center Drive
Englewood, CO 80112
(970) 247-5411
Englewood, CO 80112
(970) 247-5411
Grades: K-12
| 1,157 students
Rank: #77.
Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11274 Highway 140
Hesperus, CO 81326
(970) 588-3331
Hesperus, CO 81326
(970) 588-3331
Grades: PK-5
| 93 students
Rank: #88.
Needham Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2425 West Third Avenue
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-4791
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-4791
Grades: PK-5
| 410 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
The Juniper School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 East 12th Street
Durango, CO 81302
(970) 403-4262
Durango, CO 81302
(970) 403-4262
Grades: K-5
| 143 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Sunnyside Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
75 Cr 218
Durango, CO 81303
(970) 259-5249
Durango, CO 81303
(970) 259-5249
Grades: PK-5
| 119 students
Rank: #1111.
Miller Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2608 Junction Street
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-1418
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-1418
Grades: 6-8
| 470 students
Rank: #1212.
Escalante Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
141 Baker Lane
Durango, CO 81303
(970) 247-9491
Durango, CO 81303
(970) 247-9491
Grades: 6-8
| 522 students
Rank: #1313.
Florida Mesa Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
216 Highway 172
Durango, CO 81303
(970) 247-4250
Durango, CO 81303
(970) 247-4250
Grades: PK-5
| 257 students
Rank: n/an/a
201 East 12th Street
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-5411
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-5411
Grades: K-12
| 156 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Durango School District No. 9-R?
Durango School District No. 9-R manages 14 public schools serving 5,794 students.
What is the rank of Durango School District No. 9-R?
Durango School District No. 9-R is ranked #64 out of 178 school districts in Colorado (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Colorado school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Durango School District No. 9-R?
67% of Durango School District No. 9-R students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Durango School District No. 9-R?
Durango School District No. 9-R has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 17:1.
What is Durango School District No. 9-R's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,960 is less than the state median of $15,560. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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